Simple cell phone
Jun 30, 2020 09:51:18 #
I need to get a cell phone that my dear wife can use. We are retired in our 70's. I am tech savey (started professionally repairing data recorders in the '60's and worked on mini's, micro's, and mainframes.) My wife has not kept up with technology - she would rather use a clothesline than a dryer. She has recently admitted she needs a simple to use cellphone. She only needs it for notifying our pouch's vet that we have arrived. They retrieve, treat, and return Scooter to their door. She does not need or wants web access, email, anything other than simple voice service. Our daughter's super-duper IPhone overwhelms her as does my entry level Tracfone. Upon researching one possible answer, Jitterbug, I learned that there are many hidden fees that one learns about when activating initial service. We are looking for an inexpensive, simple but reliable device. It also needs to be loud. If anyone has a solution I would appreciate suggestions.
Thanks everyone,
~Lee
Thanks everyone,
~Lee
Jun 30, 2020 10:01:45 #
I've been getting my phones from Tracfone for years. I just got a beautiful Motorola smartphone (reconditioned) for $40. I doubt you will be able to buy a simple, no frills phone. I would suggest getting a larger one that is easier to interact with and show her how to do what she needs. The phone icon is right on the home screen, and you can enter as many numbers as you want in the Contacts list. You can even assign speed dial to any contact you want.
Jun 30, 2020 10:05:41 #
Marturo
Loc: Western North Carolina
We have the flip phones called Doro for under $45.00 you can find them on E-Bay
Our service is with Consumer Cellular we have phone no internet
a telle phone I have Cameras & a Computer allready.
Our service is with Consumer Cellular we have phone no internet
a telle phone I have Cameras & a Computer allready.
Jun 30, 2020 10:08:28 #
llamb wrote:
I need to get a cell phone that my dear wife can u... (show quote)
Just buy a simple $10 flip phone (T-mobile) from Walgreens and only turn it on when you need to make a call and it will only cost you a $100.00 a year.....BOOM.....just remember to turn it off when you are done.
Jun 30, 2020 10:24:20 #
Jun 30, 2020 10:27:16 #
For years I had a flip phone and loved it. The service wasn't great (in that I frequently had none!). And it started getting expensive. I switched to Simple Mobile. It's pretty cheap. I also got a reconditioned Android for $25.00 (and Simple actually made it free by crediting me the purchase price off the monthly bill). They also have flip phones available. I think that would serve your wife's needs.
Jun 30, 2020 10:33:55 #
alliebess
Loc: suburban Philadelphia
I ordered a flip phone from Amazon to use with Tracfone service as recommended by my tech savy son. Simple to use for calls when needed - AAA when I had a flat tire, to let restaurant know I've arrived to pick up order, etc.
Jun 30, 2020 10:40:46 #
wingclui44
Loc: CT USA
llamb wrote:
I need to get a cell phone that my dear wife can u... (show quote)
I don't use any of those so called smart phone or I-phone what ever you call them, I use my laptop and real camera instead. I have a land line phone for most of my business need, but I do have a cell, I use AT&T 'GO Phone' it's no contract; no hiding fee, You pre-pay what you are going to use. They charge ten cents for one minute call time. They have options of pre-payment: Starting with $25+tax for 90 days....up to one year. I always use this 90 days option, I don't use it that much because my cell phone is only for using with-in my own family member not for business, for business, I use my landline phone. I can carry over my fund to the renewal for the new 90 days if any left over. You can renew and put more money in it any time you want! I have been using it over 10 years
Jun 30, 2020 12:35:57 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
There are a bunch in the AARP mag. The issue is monthly fee. Some around $10.
Your provider may have a special deal for kids for like $5 /month. My grandkids have them.
Or search. Something like this: https://tello.com/buy/custom_plans?plan=0-300&src=google&mdm=cpc&cmg=tello.com%20-%20Search%20PLA%20US%20Shopping%20General&device=c&geo=9029609&adgroup=21243106814&gclid=CjwKCAjwxev3BRBBEiwAiB_PWFuM5G_rkZdfCHw7OUnVUghR1DhRkqnG4j5oElru0ku_0cAD71pYAhoCULUQAvD_BwE
Your provider may have a special deal for kids for like $5 /month. My grandkids have them.
Or search. Something like this: https://tello.com/buy/custom_plans?plan=0-300&src=google&mdm=cpc&cmg=tello.com%20-%20Search%20PLA%20US%20Shopping%20General&device=c&geo=9029609&adgroup=21243106814&gclid=CjwKCAjwxev3BRBBEiwAiB_PWFuM5G_rkZdfCHw7OUnVUghR1DhRkqnG4j5oElru0ku_0cAD71pYAhoCULUQAvD_BwE
Jun 30, 2020 15:24:24 #
Thanks for all the replies. They gave us some interesting avenues to explore, but, it still appears that the Jitterbug is once again rising to the top.
~Lee
~Lee
Jul 1, 2020 06:16:50 #
llamb wrote:
I need to get a cell phone that my dear wife can use.
~Lee
~Lee
Google cell phones for seniors, some good results as well as the jokes.
Jul 1, 2020 06:21:42 #
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Jul 1, 2020 08:18:15 #
You could be wrong on your need. My wife also wanted a basic phone but I got her a smart phone with talk and text and after finding the possibilities, they learn to love them. I could not take her phone away now because she can text our daughter and grandchildren that live out of state - she could never get them on a phone call. There is just so much to do with them. Don't put her in the antique category without an attempt to show her the possibilities!
Jul 1, 2020 08:50:52 #
1Feathercrest
Loc: NEPA
I used a flip phone that I bought at Best buy for well under $10 with Virgin Mobile monthly fee of $22.50 until my son bought and paid for a detested cell phone with a years prepaid subscription for my birthday last year. I am going to go back to the flip phone as all I want is a PHONE, not a hard to use computer phone.
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